Do you think it's possible to bump into someone whom you have not met for 6 months and before you know it, the two of you are rushing to a Christian rally?
I did, met her on the tram. Have been trying to catch up with her, but never had the chance to. And that was after walking aimlessly for 30 mins in the supermarket, wondering what to cook for dinner.
The Franklin Graham rally at the Telstra Dome was pretty great, about 3000 came forth to receive Christ. I was enjoying the performances by The Katinas and Hillsongs. Feeling pretty "unmoved" by the message(expecting more, since he is Billy Graham's son), but apparently it did touched many throughout the 3 days. I knew being a non-Christian herself, she was touched too.
That for me is enough.
Not to mention that the latest discovery is that my new project mate is the flatmate of a good friend here. It's freaky, since another mate of mine took over the room of that similar good friend. Melbourne is just soooo small isn't it?
It has to be that someone is in the details...
Easter is coming soon! Someone died for me.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
When was your last time?
Seriously, when was the last time you went hiking?
I don't think I've really had a last time. The ONLY time I went hiking was doing a couple of 1hr walks in Tassie, and that's all there is. Climb a couple of steps, pant a little, look and your watch and wonder if the destination is anywhere near, and then marvel at some lookout.. and reverse the whole sequence again.
It's a long weekend here in Melbourne, and the highlight of it is bushwalking at the Werribee Gorge State Park, an hour and a half's drive away from the city. The circuit we took was a 4hours, 10km route. Just in case you are wondering, I did secretly chart up the possible 'exits' I can take, for good measure. Good thing I didn't have to use it, and was among better hikers. The gorge was pretty, and there was a couple of nice lookouts. We travelled along the river, and it's amazing how I climbed those huge rocks and ambled through the narrow edges of the gorge. Quite frightening sometimes! That again, is one of my greater 'achievements', a going out of your comfort zone mental challenge accomplished.
Clara and I had a great time trying to get a surprise birthday party going for Cindy. Operation Cindy's Bday went in such a clockwork fashion- wenli buys present, shuan gets the cake, clara brings the deco, clara tricks cindy out, mike brings cake over, wenli, mike and shuan decorates the house, clara brings cindy back home, suprise!
When was the last time you had a surprise birthday party??
I don't think I've really had a last time. The ONLY time I went hiking was doing a couple of 1hr walks in Tassie, and that's all there is. Climb a couple of steps, pant a little, look and your watch and wonder if the destination is anywhere near, and then marvel at some lookout.. and reverse the whole sequence again.
It's a long weekend here in Melbourne, and the highlight of it is bushwalking at the Werribee Gorge State Park, an hour and a half's drive away from the city. The circuit we took was a 4hours, 10km route. Just in case you are wondering, I did secretly chart up the possible 'exits' I can take, for good measure. Good thing I didn't have to use it, and was among better hikers. The gorge was pretty, and there was a couple of nice lookouts. We travelled along the river, and it's amazing how I climbed those huge rocks and ambled through the narrow edges of the gorge. Quite frightening sometimes! That again, is one of my greater 'achievements', a going out of your comfort zone mental challenge accomplished.
Clara and I had a great time trying to get a surprise birthday party going for Cindy. Operation Cindy's Bday went in such a clockwork fashion- wenli buys present, shuan gets the cake, clara brings the deco, clara tricks cindy out, mike brings cake over, wenli, mike and shuan decorates the house, clara brings cindy back home, suprise!
When was the last time you had a surprise birthday party??
Monday, March 07, 2005
Closer to...
Closer to Autumm, Winter, Easter, bad weather,
Closer to established friendships, better coffees, busier calendars
Closer to assignments, deadlines, reviews
Closer to Home.
I miss my cat. But I know I'll miss my life here when it's time to say goodbye. I've learnt how little money I have, but also how little money can buy. I marvel the times when you feel broke to the bone, and yet able to miraculously smile, laugh, have fun and sleep well.
Although Autumn has descended and all activities ebbing, things do get a little cosier. Watched Closer after a panting swim. Had a nice vietnamese dinner with the rest and caught Run Lola Run at Arthur and Chet's place till late. The gale came on full force on Saturday but nothing stopped me going for a shopping trip to Chapel Street. Went to Ricky and Caro house to chill out on Sat and Sun.
Listening to the 11909th time- The Blower's Daughter, proving the effect of what an appropriate scored movie can do... or simply put, what a great song can do for a movie.
Damien Rice's "O": featuring the hauntingly surreal song "The Blower's Daughter" in the movie 'Closer'
Closer to established friendships, better coffees, busier calendars
Closer to assignments, deadlines, reviews
Closer to Home.
I miss my cat. But I know I'll miss my life here when it's time to say goodbye. I've learnt how little money I have, but also how little money can buy. I marvel the times when you feel broke to the bone, and yet able to miraculously smile, laugh, have fun and sleep well.
Although Autumn has descended and all activities ebbing, things do get a little cosier. Watched Closer after a panting swim. Had a nice vietnamese dinner with the rest and caught Run Lola Run at Arthur and Chet's place till late. The gale came on full force on Saturday but nothing stopped me going for a shopping trip to Chapel Street. Went to Ricky and Caro house to chill out on Sat and Sun.
Listening to the 11909th time- The Blower's Daughter, proving the effect of what an appropriate scored movie can do... or simply put, what a great song can do for a movie.
Damien Rice's "O": featuring the hauntingly surreal song "The Blower's Daughter" in the movie 'Closer'
